Placentia
Placentia is in Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada. Placentia is situated nearby to the area Dunville, as well as near the locality Sandy Point.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Placentia and Dunville.
Placentia
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Placentia is a town of 3,500 people on the west side of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula. It was the French capital of Newfoundland in the early 17th century.
Dunville
Town
Dunville is a neighborhood located in the Town of Placentia, in Canada. it was earlier called Northeast or North East Placentia. The name was formed from "Dunphy's Village" a part of Northeast Placentia.
Placentia
Latitude
47.27° or 47° 16′ 12″ northLongitude
-53.9051° or 53° 54′ 18″ westElevation
33 metres (108 feet)Open location code
88V8739V+XXGeoNames ID
12873720
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